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one-stop reference guide, this encyclopedia provides an engagingly illustrated introduction to the Bible for the junior student. Taking a chronological approach to the storyline of the Bible, the authoritative text integrates the historical, geographical, and social background of the Bible, along with overviews of the different types of writing found within its pages and how they relate to Christian beliefs
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About the Author:
Peter Atkinson studied Theology at St. John's College, Oxford, and was ordained in 1979. Previously Residentiary Canon and Chancellor of Chichester Cathedral, Peter Atkinson is now the Dean of Worcester.
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Grade 7 Up—Thematically immense but skillfully distilled in presentation, this reference introduces the men, women, events, and ideas of the Bible. Content is arranged chronologically and described in lay terms, with one spread per topic. Complex and potentially confusing material is explained succinctly: the chronology of Israel and Judah's kings, the Assyrian and Babylonian Captivities, and the transition from the Law of Moses to the law of the New Testament. In addition, Atkinson includes coverage that, while not strictly biblical, serves to illuminate that which is. For example, he discusses other cultures' flood stories, flood-related archaeological evidence, and theories concerning the identity of the serpent that tempts Eve. Unfortunately, no sources are cited. Maps and colorful and dramatic drawings, paintings, and photographs appear throughout. Many of the illustrations depict scenes from the Bible, such as the 19th-century painting Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones and a reproduction of a page from a 15th-century illuminated manuscript of Job being comforted by his friends. Clear, full-color photos show artifacts and places of interest as they look today. Shaded boxes and sidebars contain information of unusual interest, including the evolution of denominations and the importance of Josephus. With its inviting format and unaffected writing, this is a welcome resource.—Jennifer Prince, Fairview Public Library, NC
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(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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- PublisherLion Children's
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0825479169
- ISBN 13 9780825479168
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages128
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